January weather forecast
Fort Smith, AR

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Fort Smith, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Fort Smith, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Smith, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.9 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Fort Smith, Arkansas, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.9 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Smith, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort Smith, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fort Smith.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Smith is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Fort Smith?

The coldest month in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is January, with an average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the temperature in January in Fort Smith?

In January, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the average high-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Smith?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January in Fort Smith?

In Fort Smith, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort Smith in January?

In Fort Smith, during January, snow falls for 1.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fort Smith?

In Fort Smith, Arkansas, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Smith?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fort Smith?

January and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Smith have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fort Smith?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fort Smith is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average temperature in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average high temperature in January: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average pressure in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average wind speed in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average humidity in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average rainfall in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average snowfall in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 31min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 49min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average UV index in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Smith, AR

Average visibility in January - Fort Smith, AR
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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